Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
gobicum
ID:
581085

Status:
valid

Authors:
Losinsk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Izv. Glavn. Bot. Sada S.S.S.R. 26: 598 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580417



Common Names

  • Calligonum gobicum
  • Gobi Calligonum
  • Gobi Spiny Bush


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Synonyms

  • Calligonum koslovii Losinsk. [unknown]
  • Calligonum mongolicum gobicum Bunge ex Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Calligonum gobicum (also called 'Gobi Calligonum', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree which grows up to 2-3 m tall. It is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, sandy or rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calligonum gobicum is used as a forage plant for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calligonum gobicum has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calligonum gobicum is a perennial shrub that prefers dry, rocky soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Calligonum gobicum

Calligonum gobicum is found in Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Calligonum gobicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calligonum gobicum?

Calligonum gobicum

What is the family of Calligonum gobicum?

Polygonaceae

What is the common name of Calligonum gobicum?

Gobi Calligonum

Species in the Calligonum genus

Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum, Calligonum aralense, Calligonum arborescens, Calligonum azel, Calligonum babakianum, Calligonum bakuense, Calligonum barsukiense, Calligonum batiola, Calligonum borsczowii, Calligonum bubyri, Calligonum bucocladum, Calligonum bungei, Calligonum bykovii, Calligonum calcareum, Calligonum calvescens, Calligonum cancellatum, Calligonum caput-medusae, Calligonum cartilagineum, Calligonum chinense, Calligonum colubrinum, Calligonum commune, Calligonum comosum, Calligonum compactum, Calligonum conuivena, Calligonum cordatum, Calligonum cordiforme, Calligonum cordipterum, Calligonum coriaceum, Calligonum crinitum, Calligonum crispatum, Calligonum cristatum, Calligonum densiforme, Calligonum densum, Calligonum denticulatum, Calligonum dissectum, Calligonum diversiforme, Calligonum drobovii, Calligonum dubianskyi, Calligonum durum, Calligonum ebinuricum, Calligonum elatum,

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

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